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Post by Patrick on Apr 14, 2012 13:44:54 GMT -5
The Entex BRM-M@r1b0r0 kit is a basic one, but can be built up into a nice model with some extra work. There is even a Hong Kong toy of the car that I made into the McRae GM-1 F5000 as an example. It seems to have its origin in the 1/25 Polistil diecast as they are VERY similar. I've built over 3 cars in the past...    only the green P153 still exists unfortunately. I love glue bombs and this is another one...  I improved the front suspension and bodywork...  the nose is modified to look like the shovel nose design and the engine heads (which is pretty good) needs to be made like a banked head.   here's the reworked nose...  wiring on the engine is started...  oil blow-by lines go to the oil tank...  and a test fitting...  now I need some decals. Patrick |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2012 10:41:31 GMT -5
Good work so far on a much forgotten car, keep it Patrick.
Ian
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Post by Patrick on Apr 23, 2012 0:27:54 GMT -5
Cockpit is installed, but that brings some fiddly bit time...all fit fine as separate pieces, but when glued together it couldn't slide into place; so i had to think of a new assembly scenario...  with that done, then the engine, bulkhead/rollbar unit couldn't fit in without slicing off the rollbar...sliced and glued...  then one trailing link wouldn't quite fit without bending...  it's getting there...  damn, I hate the fiddly stuff. Why can't it fit like I visualize? Possibly because one eye is slightly askew? Patrick |
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Post by russd on Apr 23, 2012 10:57:15 GMT -5
Patrick,
Best looking build of this kit I can remember. I have a couple of these (glue bombs) and I am following your build closely. Do you have decals for this? (I assume it will be the M@r1b0r0 BRM).
Rusty
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Post by Patrick on Apr 23, 2012 11:29:20 GMT -5
Rusty,
I do like this kit/car. I did the M@r1b0r0 car once (Beltoise's), but the Yardley car will lead me to another "lost" project a McLaren M23 and then I can use Michael's decals for it. The BRM will use Patto's decals for the P160. I still have my original front suspension from my first Mauri McLaren kit. I'll be using a Hong Kong toy to make it. Cheaper that way!!
Patrick
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Post by illeagle10 on Apr 23, 2012 12:47:53 GMT -5
I hate the fiddly stuff. Why can't it fit like I visualize? Possibly because one eye is slightly askew? Patrick It's funny you should mention this Patrick. I was in the doctor's office the other day. As I waited, I was building a number of cars in my head. It's amazing how many kits I get built that way. It's good way to pass time these days with the many appointments that I have. I guess it's just a sign of getting old. However, you are totally right. When I finally get home and actually start doing them. They never turn out the way I planned it! I guess that's why we build them! Great stuff Patrick! Glad to see your back up and running at full tilt! I love your WIPs! Jim |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 23, 2012 16:50:36 GMT -5
You DO understand, thanks Jim.
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2012 8:42:28 GMT -5
building kits in my head is my favourite relaxation technique, sod whale song or sniffing candles, fantasy building and dreaming up possible solutions to those annoying fiddly bits always helps get me to sleep..... funny thing is if I start talking it through out loud it sends my wife to sleep?!?!
Build is looking good Patrick, don't know how you can do so much so quickly.
Ian
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Post by Patrick on Apr 24, 2012 11:36:42 GMT -5
Ian,
It does give me pleasure to think out a build and how i can make it happen.
Patrick
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Post by SWT500 on Apr 24, 2012 14:11:54 GMT -5
Patrick, how many cars in your wonderful collection?
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Post by Chris on Apr 24, 2012 23:24:19 GMT -5
Ian, It does give me pleasure to think out a build and how i can make it happen. Patrick I build the same way, I have a picture in my head of how and the way it will end up... Chris  |
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Post by Chris on Apr 25, 2012 18:22:35 GMT -5
 Im so confused...which one are you building??? Chris |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 25, 2012 20:44:30 GMT -5
That is such a cool photo! Now that is motor sport at its best! No one can do that now a days, eh? As for which car? Well, Paloma has influenced me and it will be another Pedro car...  I don't know what race it is, but I LOVE "T" cars! Patrtick PS I want to do Phil Hill's early "low line" ATS next (along with a P139 BRM, Ferguson-Climax 4WD, 312/66 F1) and I MUST find a Merit Cooper 500! Oh, lord who says so many cars, so little time? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 6:19:31 GMT -5
Patrick, like always, a very good work ! I'm curious about the level of cockpit detail in this kit. In a trip to Italy in 1976, my mother bought one Polystil BRM P160 and March 711, and i tryied so many times scratchbuild one(the P160), but without result.
Good work.
Cheers.
Alex
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Post by Patrick on Apr 26, 2012 8:58:45 GMT -5
Alex the cockpit detail is very basic and stark. I mean,"Quero dizer muito muito básicas." LOL!
Patrick
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Post by Patrick on May 22, 2012 21:09:22 GMT -5
This one moves on down the assembly line, too...     ;D I have to order the decals from Patto's as they seen to be the only ones for the Yardley team. Patrick |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on May 23, 2012 6:24:47 GMT -5
Geez Patrick, this and the de Tomaso are looking great!
Sandy
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Post by Patrick on May 23, 2012 8:44:38 GMT -5
Tanks Mate. I 've only screwed up the paint 4 times on a Porsche SCCA sports racer I'm doing,but everything else is doing great!
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2015 9:00:10 GMT -5
Wonderful project Patrick, but... where do you find these kits?
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